GB101E Fundamental Knowledge of Buddhism
Description of the Course Material GB 101E Fundamental Knowledge of Buddhism This course material is about the Triple Gem which is the core of Buddhism. It also provides an overview of the Lord Buddha’s Teachings. The course includes such topics as what Buddhism is; why must we learn about Buddhism; how to learn about Buddhism; Upasakas and Upasikas, etc. This course provides the fundamental knowledge of Buddhism necessary for the rest of the courses in the Bachelor of Buddhism Program here at DOU.
1. Description of the Course Material
GB 101E Fundamental Knowledge of Buddhism
This course material is about the Triple Gem which is the core of Buddhism.
It also provides an overview of the Lord Buddha’s Teachings. The course includes such
topics as what Buddhism is; why must we learn about Buddhism; how to learn about
Buddhism; Upasakas and Upasikas, etc. This course provides the fundamental knowledge
of Buddhism necessary for the rest of the courses in the Bachelor of Buddhism Program
here at DOU.
2. Course Objectives
1. To enable the student to gain an overview of Buddhism.
2. To enable the student to know about the Triple Gem, the core of Buddhism.
3. To enable the student to lay down the groundwork for his pursuit of the Bachelor
of Buddhism Program here at DOU.
4. To enable the student to see the value of in-depth learning about Buddhism and how
he can apply what he has learnt to his daily life.
5. To enable the student to contribute to the cause of Buddhism.
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Course Curriculum
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StartChapter 1: Introduction
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StartChapter 2 General Knowledge of Buddhism
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StartChapter 3 The Nature of Life According to Buddhism
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StartChapter 4 The Triple Gem The Core of Buddhism
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StartChapter 5 The Lord Buddha
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StartChapter 6 The Dhamma: The Lord Buddha’s Teachings
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StartChapter 7 The Sangha: The Lord Buddha’s Disciples
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StartChapter 8 Upasaka and Upasika: Lay Devotees Who Sit Near the Triple Gem
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StartChapter 9 The Global Center of Buddhism
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StartChapter 10 Conclusion
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StartFinal Examination - Quiz 1-20
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StartFinal Examination - Quiz 21-40
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StartFinal Examination - Quiz 41-60
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StartFinal Examination - Quiz 61-80
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StartFinal Examination - Quiz 81-100
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StartFinal Examination - The Test/ Answer the following questions by explaining up to 2 pages in an essay online form.